NHTSA ID Number: 10240578
Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51824
Summary
2020-2023 Explorer non-hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost or 3.3L Duratec engine and 2020-2023 Aviator non-hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an exhaust rattle requiring replacement of the left or right exhaust flexible pipe (5G203). The updated part locates the flexible joint portion of the pipe closer toward the catalytic converter than the originally equipped part. This is due to a design change with these replacement components which will not cause any functional issues with the vehicle.
8 Affected Products
Vehicles
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
SSM 51824 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator – Non-Hybrid Vehicles With 3.0L EcoBoost and 3.3L Duratec Engines – Exhaust Rattle Noise – Part Update Affecting Fitment
NHTSA ID Number: 10179152
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2282
Summary
Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a rattle type noise originating from the exhaust flexible pipe. This may be due to the natural harmonic frequency of the pipe. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to install a worm gear clamp over the exhaust flexible pipe.
This bulletin supersedes 20-2220. Reason for update: Incorrect or Incomplete Symptom
Model:
2020 Explorer
2020 Aviator
Issue: Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a rattle type noise originating from the exhaust flexible pipe. This may be due to the natural harmonic frequency of the pipe. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to install a worm gear clamp over the exhaust flexible pipe.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:
- 2020 Explorer/Aviator
- Exhibits a rattle type noise originating from the exhaust flexible pipe
Parts
| Part Number | Description | Quantity |
| Obtain Locally | 90 mm (3.5 in.) Worm Gear Clamp | 1 Per Exhaust Flexible Pipe |
Service Procedure
1. Open and install the worm gear clamp over the flexible portion of the exhaust flexible pipe. Tighten to 2.7 Nm (24 lb-in) (Figure 1).
Figure 1
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
20-2282
20 August 2020
MC-10179152-0001.pdf 126.666KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10177124
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2220
Summary
Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a rattle type noise originating from the exhaust flexible pipe. This may be due to the natural harmonic frequency of the pipe. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to install a worm gear clamp over the exhaust flexible pipe.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
20-2220
29 June 2020
MC-10177124-0001.pdf 239.213KB
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Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part Warranty (SPW)/Special Service Part (SSP)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SSP/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool. Labor Times Description Operation No. Time 2020 Explorer/Aviator: Install Clamp On The Flexible Pipe(s), Includes Time To Road Test To Verify Concern (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 202282A 0.6 Hrs. Repair/Claim Coding Causal Part: 5G203 Condition Code: 07
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